Wacky, Old Hollywood thread.

Is there now a fan society of "Ladies in Black" who still place roses at Valentino's grave?

Do you think there is a secret society of young actors who want to keep the Peg Entwistle legend alive and also stop trespassers from climbing up to The Hollywood Sign at night, so they do it the good, old Hollywood way: Dress up as her ghost and wander the hill to keep watch? I think maybe some young actresses do it for fun.

24 Hour live webcams of The Hollywood Sign:

Do you believe there is something clandestine about The LA Library and the symbolism in its design?

This is a bit, more modern but tells the continuing story, just the same:

Interesting how Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks would choose a statue of Icarus -- either in homage to something else or an original piece -- and place it on their lawn.

We all know the story of Icarus. He didn't listen to warnings from his Father, flew too close to The Sun and crashed down to Earth because of it.

During Hollywood's early fixation with exoticism and esoteric and Occult religions, "Garden of Allah" was a fixture, everywhere; The "Garden of Allah" hotel, villas and private gardens named that, as well.

"The Lord of the star Sirius" is worshiped in Islam and Sirius holds a special place in the inner minds of Kabbalaists (Ancient, Jewish esoteric philosophy and mysticism), Freemasons, Luciferians, Theosophists, Numerologists and others, all heavily represented sects in Hollywood. Mormonism was started by Freemason Adam Smith. Scientology shares many of the same philosophies and rituals as Theosophists. Theosophists have a legacy going back to the beginning of the town.

Does there remain a deeper, religious connection or was this just an era trend?

Was this merely just a

Merle Oberon passing her mother off as her maid for years.

The Robert Taylor-Barbara Stanwyck marriage.

The Janet Gaynor and Adrian marriage was always talked about as a typical, Hollywood lavender marriage but I just assumed it was Adrian who was gay but not Janet. Janet seemed heavily involved with Charles Ferrell in their movies and truly crushing on him, by all accounts. Yet, lots of Hollywood workers called her the "little lesbian" and there were rumors about the trips she and Adrian would take with Mary Martin and her husband.

However, I just never got the vibe from Janet and wondered if she knew she was in an arrangement with Adrian but they both wanted children. Marriage was more transactional back then and less about romance than social standing and security but for some reason, I just don't think she really was involved with Martin. I feel like they were just best friends.

R10 Of course, maybe it was Adrian who was really her best friend and Mary was something else.

R10 you can tell just by that picture that somethings majorly off.

Marlene Dietrich staying in bed for the last 10 years of you life out of ennui.

Wasp Woman Susan Cabot getting bludgeoned to death by her special needs son with a weightlifting bar.

I adore Adrian as an artist, thought he was attractive, and have always been intrigued. I'd have loved a tome on his sexual nature, experiences, & habits...but that will never be.